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The former national team captain has come out strongly in defence of the Burnley star. The 25-year-old forward has found himself under intense scrutiny from a frustrated South African fanbase after his costly penalty miss against Nicaragua, coupled with a dip in form since the Africa Cup of Nations. However, with the global stage fast approaching, legendary former skipper Khune has dismissed the growing criticism, calling for patience and backing the under-fire striker to rediscover his sharp edge when it matters most.

Here GOAL brings you all the details of the friendly match between Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana and Rudolph Speid's Reggae Boyz. The last time these sides met was 16 years ago when they played a in South Africa's warm-up for the 2010 global tournament.

South Africa head coach is refusing to let off-field chaos derail Bafana Bafana's World Cup ambitions. Despite a series of administrative hurdles that overshadowed their departure, the Belgian tactician is adamant that his squad is ready for the monumental task awaiting them in North America.

Mexico is facing a major security crisis just days before the opening ceremony as protesters in Mexico City have vowed to derail the tournament's first match. Tensions reached a breaking point on Monday when riot police clashed with demonstrators, leading to the use of teargas and reports of injuries.